Humidifiers will help keep your home livable

At about this time of the year, you halfheartedly crank up the heat in your home. You welcome the warmth but cringe at the prospect of feeling your body reaching the dehydration level of a potato chip.A humidifier can turn . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

A grounding appeal

Kokedama is set to be the latest gardening -- and decorating -- trend

The direct translation of kokedama (pronounced co-keh-dah-mah) is moss ball. Small enough to hold in your hand yet big enough to accommodate a living plant, kokedama traces its early beginnings to 17th century Japan.A potless form of bonsai, there has . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Steam clean dirty metal blinds

Question: I live in an apartment-style condo, so I have no access to a clothesline or any place to hang things outside. The blinds in our bedrooms are the narrow metal type, ivory coloured. They are getting really dingy and . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Hard-wired smoke alarms may not be enough

Don't stop at building-code compliance if you want to increase your home's safety level

QUESTION: A question in regards to a basement smoke detectors. We have permits and are finishing our basement. It will consist of a bathroom, home office and rec-room area. There is a hard-wired detector in the rec-room area.Does the office . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Vintage lanterns give inviting glow

Vintage gasoline lanterns manufactured dozens of years ago have a distinctive appeal, not only for camping but also in everyday life. Their designs and colours present the nostalgic atmosphere of a bygone era and they can bring a glow to . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Beaming with pride

Renovation project was a personal challenge, but also a pleasure

It’s tremendously fulfilling to embark upon a new adventure, especially one that involves a cool and challenging project. Hours can be spent contemplating the best approach, the building process and trying to determine the best solution to a problem encountered . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Sold

A look at recently sold homes in and around Winnipeg

SOLD: Garson ADDRESS: 66 Kingsgate RowASKING PRICE: $319, 900SOLD PRICE: $310, 000TAXES: $3, 232.69SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 299BEDROOMS: 2BATHROOMS: 2LOT SIZE: 80-ft. frontageLISTING AGENT: Connie Levesque, Property Exchange Group, 204-444-4646  SOLD: Richmond West ADDRESS: 3 Sandpiper DriveASKING PRICE: $359, 900SOLD PRICE: $359, 400TAXES: $4645.70SQUARE . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Space, air and light

Nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of livable space rests on extra-large lot

When determining the overall value that a new home offers, it’s important to look further than just its price. Which is to say, you have to look at how the various features in a home all come together to create . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Turn-of-the-century home remodelled to perfection

In a neighbourhood dominated by turn-of-the-century homes, it’s something you don’t expect to see.74 McAdam Ave. is a home with a low-maintenance front yard and exterior that’s comprised of brand-new brown cement fibreboard siding with a steel accent column with . . .

Posted: 2016-11-26

Garden Centre brings the holiday spirit alive

.responsive-wrap, .responsive-container { width: 100%; display: block; position: relative; margin: 20px auto; clear: both } .responsive-wrap:after, .responsive-container:after { padding-top: 56.25%; display: block; content: '' } .responsive-wrap>*, .responsive-container>* { position: absolute; top: 20px; bottom: 0; right: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0 } .article.main-image.photoswipe_container { display: . . .

Posted: 2016-11-25